Social media age ban is upon us. What does it really mean?
The much heralded and little understood social media ban for kids comes into effect on Wednesday, but will it solve anything? QUT Professor Daniel Angus asks. Young people in Australia…
‘Difficult decision’ on energy bill relief payments
Energy bill relief will come to an end for Australian households, after the federal government made the “difficult decision” not to extend the scheme. Labor’s energy rebate for households and…
Central bank rates outlook may pivot on wages, labour
Australia’s central bank would be justified in taking a no-change stance when it reveals its final interest rate decision for the year, according to new data on wages and jobs.…
Barnaby Joyce announces defection to One Nation
Maverick MP Barnaby Joyce will join Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party. After weeks of speculation, the New England MP and former deputy prime minister has confirmed he would move to…
‘Pub test’: minister under fire over new flight details
Pressure is mounting on cabinet minister Anika Wells following revelations she charged taxpayers to fly her husband to the cricket and Formula One. The spending is the latest in the…
Three men charged over Nazi symbols, extremist content
A string of people have been charged for allegedly displaying Nazi symbols and possessing extremist material in a crackdown on social cohesion. The Australian Federal Police’s national security investigations team…
Rates going nowhere … but another year of wages going backwards?
The outcome of the RBA’s final board meeting for the year on Tuesday is being taken for granted – nothing happening. But Michael Pascoe owns up to the real story…
Storms and wind keep fire danger high after homes lost
Storms and damaging winds will keep fire danger high across parts of Australia with authorities calling for vigilance after a weekend of significant losses. About 60 bush and grass fires…
‘Climate obstruction’ alarms raised with museum sponsor
Students are learning about ocean acidification with no mention of fossil fuels and researching carbon capture technologies through museum classroom materials adorned with gas company branding. Several examples of Shell…
PM brands social media ban a success before it starts
Anthony Albanese has already branded Australia’s world-first teen social media ban a success while admitting its rollout “won’t be perfect”. The ban takes effect on Wednesday – the deadline for…